Octy free spec upgrade

lfc4me · 02-07-2007, 14:27

Saw an ad in yesterday's press - for models delivered before 30 Sep:

If you order an Octy saloon or estate you will recveive a free upgrade to the next spec up i.e if you order a Classic you will receive an Ambiente and if you order an Ambiente you will take delivery of an Elegance.

Obviously not of much use if your heart is set on a vRS but not a bad deal in particular if you could wangle it through the likes of DTD to get this upgrade as well.

Tom_vRS · 02-07-2007, 14:29

Hmm, interesting!!

Wonder if that means substantial money is available off a Classic? Could well be a very cheap car if so.

justdoit · 03-07-2007, 19:40

Why would you want a classic? I had one on loan once and it was horrible, can't believe that my 4x4 was actually the same model car.

yashicamat · 03-07-2007, 19:57

The classic spec brings the cost of the Octy in line with the budget remit it intially set out to satisfy. I have been in a classic taxi and I thought it was OK, nowhere near as nice as the Elegance, but that said it was rather a lot less money!

**VRStu** · 03-07-2007, 20:16

I heard about this at the weekend. I think it's a similar deal to the vRS free equipment Both worth about £900 I should think.

dstev2000 · 03-07-2007, 20:23

Stu,

What is the situation with the free vRS upgrade deal? it was supposed to expire at the end of June but is it being carried on officially/unofficially?

My vRS is being built this week and the dealer still won't divulge if it qualifies for the freebies

**VRStu** · 03-07-2007, 20:29

Now officially 3 more months. I think the 5.5% on Solutions is still running too.

I heard that the Fabia MK1 Bohemia has low APR and Free servicing now too.

dstev2000 · 03-07-2007, 20:42

Thank you sir

I think the equipment upgrade offer is a belter for Skoda.

Now to phone the dealer tomorrow and knock the £900 off the price for the free options

Apologies for the minor hijack of the thread

VRS195 · 03-07-2007, 23:15

Here are the vRS deals, Dan:

Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade*

Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade*

It doesn't actually matter to you, as you have already ordered and given deposit and the previous offer was "soft extended" for pipeline orders at the end of May anyway. (ie as long as you had ordered by 30th June you get until 30th September to register - easily enough time to get any factory order)

Check out this thread:
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...support/81101/

RANGE OVERVIEW DEALS:
Škoda UK - Current Å*koda Octavia offers

dstev2000 · 03-07-2007, 23:25

Cheers for that.

Regarding the dates on your sig, did the dealer provide them all at key points in the time line?

Despite ordering the vRS and putting a £500 deposit down on May 17th I have still not been told anything and it's SUPPOSED to be built this week.

And to top it all, the lease company has "lost" my L&K

VRS195 · 03-07-2007, 23:48

Yes.

It does help I have dealt with the Sales Manager throughout the process (and it is in their interest to chase me to sign up/register before end of June to get their bonuses)

7th May - Ordered (deposit placed)
17th May - Build dates (week 24) confirmed
15th June - Advised built 11th June (actually 13th June 2007 according to VIN decoder - but maybe build start/finish) and left factory 14th June
25th June - Advised at port of entry. offered 8 registration numbers to choose from
26th June - Requested me to get Skoda 7 day cover to tax/register before end of June (for quaterly figures). Requested to sign off "confirmation of registration"
28th June - Advised assigned reg on dealership system on 27th June. advised port of entry was Grimsby and the floods had delayed transporters in the region and there was a back log. hence handover would be July. Advised no known audio issues (Stream MP3) -
2nd July - Advised vehicle taxed and registered as new vehicle with DVLA (12months + 1 week tax) on 30th June. Advised transportation fax received with dealership ETA 3rd July

3rd July - Sales Manager away so no update today.
4th July - confim my car is there and is being prep'd (PDI+Eibachs)?
5th July - Handover?

Sorry to hear about your Laurin&Klement

Mr Grumpy · 04-07-2007, 00:37

Hence why I nearly bought a new Octavia vRS combi last week.......
An ex-demo in 6 months would be nice

**VRStu** · 04-07-2007, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

Hence why I nearly bought a new Octavia vRS combi last week.......
An ex-demo in 6 months would be nice

cj_uk · 04-07-2007, 08:38

Silly question, what freebies would you get with a L&K if any ?

**VRStu** · 04-07-2007, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj_uk

Silly question, what freebies would you get with a L&K if any ?

A free upgrade to a vRS?

cj_uk · 04-07-2007, 08:51

Now a VRS with the spec of the L&K extras would be different

NeilS · 04-07-2007, 09:22

There's over £3,000 off some vRS's here which is a deal you wouldn't get at your local friendly Skoda dealer

News: New Octavias at up to £3,155 Off

exFiesta · 04-07-2007, 09:27

Quote:

Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi 170bhp VRS estate in Race blue metallic, fitted with 18" alloy wheels, dual zone air conditioning, rear electric windows and jumbo box £17495 saving £3155 on list price.

Mine in that spec was a couple of hundred cheaper, from a dealer!

So brand new not pre-registered and no delivery mileage. And when I tried to get a similar second hand... I was quoted a non-shifting figure of £18k

VRS195 · 04-07-2007, 09:36

My dealer supplied vRS PD170 Combi in the same spec was £16,995 + £300 for paint (£17,295) aswell. Plus still gets 5.1% fins and FREE SERVICING

(but then I went mad and spent another £3,600 RRP

on the basis that they would give me a discount on the extras of 13% - whoops!)

lfc4me · 10-07-2007, 17:43

It would seem this deal has permeated through to the brokers as well with DTD offering a tasty £3k off a 2.0 Elegance Diesel Estate. Very very tempting.

FocusZtec · 10-07-2007, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeilS

There's over £3,000 off some vRS's here which is a deal you wouldn't get at your local friendly Skoda dealer

Are you sure? I think it may well be possible.

s3akr · 10-07-2007, 19:05

I just paid £16600 from a Skoda dealer for my VRS (delivered last Friday) and it was a 2008 model with added rear parking sensors. Also got the deal on the finance and free bits (18" wheels etc).

I ordered mid June and got the car on 6/7/07. Fair enough its not the estate but still a good deal direct from the dealership IMHO.

He told me that the deals are there if you push hard enough. Also he told me that a number of dealers ordered the Octavia Classic models before they were told about the free upgrades so anyone who wanted a classic could get one well cheap I reckon.

BobTHEDOG · 10-07-2007, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Stu,

What is the situation with the free vRS upgrade deal? it was supposed to expire at the end of June but is it being carried on officially/unofficially?

My vRS is being built this week and the dealer still won't divulge if it qualifies for the freebies

Hi ,

I have just ordered my vRS on Sat just gone. The deal was for 5.2 % APR .And the equipment upgrade was on offer. I felt the spec was OK for me, so asked for a £900 reduction in price. And it was agreed.

Skoda Dealer in Cheshire Mitchells. So get on to your dealer and tell him to do the Business for you !
Regards,
Bob the dog (newbie)

dstev2000 · 10-07-2007, 19:32

The free equipment upgrade has been officially extended.

I got my vRS TDI hatch in race blue with xenons, cruise, 2Zone, jumbo box, maxidot, curtain airbags, active head restraints, 18" alloys, parking sensors auto dim/auto lights/rain sensor and heated seats for £19875 OTR with 3 years servicing and 5.1% APR.

I walked away quite happy with that

mdk1 · 10-07-2007, 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTHEDOG

Hi ,

I have just ordered my vRS on Sat just gone. The deal was for 5.2 % APR .And the equipment upgrade was on offer. I felt the spec was OK for me, so asked for a £900 reduction in price. And it was agreed.

Skoda Dealer in Cheshire Mitchells. So get on to your dealer and tell him to do the Business for you !
Regards,
Bob the dog (newbie)

Sounds like a good deal,
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02-07-2007, 14:27	#1
lfc4me Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 24 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Octy free spec upgrade Saw an ad in yesterday's press - for models delivered before 30 Sep: If you order an Octy saloon or estate you will recveive a free upgrade to the next spec up i.e if you order a Classic you will receive an Ambiente and if you order an Ambiente you will take delivery of an Elegance. Obviously not of much use if your heart is set on a vRS but not a bad deal in particular if you could wangle it through the likes of DTD to get this upgrade as well.

02-07-2007, 14:29	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,542 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 433 Times in 310 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Hmm, interesting!! Wonder if that means substantial money is available off a Classic? Could well be a very cheap car if so. __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

03-07-2007, 19:40	#3
justdoit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: yorkshire Posts: 231 Members Car: 2005 Octy II 4x4 TDi Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Why would you want a classic? I had one on loan once and it was horrible, can't believe that my 4x4 was actually the same model car.

03-07-2007, 19:57	#4
yashicamat 114whp per ton Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Macclesfield, Cheshire Posts: 2,669 Members Car: Nissan Primera GT Thanks: 37 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade The classic spec brings the cost of the Octy in line with the budget remit it intially set out to satisfy. I have been in a classic taxi and I thought it was OK, nowhere near as nice as the Elegance, but that said it was rather a lot less money! __________________ Rob Nissan Primera GT in Silver '56 Octy 2 2.0TDi Elegance . . . also gone but not forgotten 2002 Fabia 1.9TDi . . . . gone but not forgotten http://uk.youtube.com/yashicamatonline

03-07-2007, 20:16	#5
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade I heard about this at the weekend. I think it's a similar deal to the vRS free equipment Both worth about £900 I should think. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-07-2007, 20:23	#6
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Stu, What is the situation with the free vRS upgrade deal? it was supposed to expire at the end of June but is it being carried on officially/unofficially? My vRS is being built this week and the dealer still won't divulge if it qualifies for the freebies __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-07-2007, 20:29	#7
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,847 Members Car: Audi S3 Thanks: 145 Thanked 999 Times in 895 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Now officially 3 more months. I think the 5.5% on Solutions is still running too. I heard that the Fabia MK1 Bohemia has low APR and Free servicing now too. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

03-07-2007, 20:42	#8
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Thank you sir I think the equipment upgrade offer is a belter for Skoda. Now to phone the dealer tomorrow and knock the £900 off the price for the free options Apologies for the minor hijack of the thread __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-07-2007, 23:15	#9
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia vRS PD195 Estate Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Here are the vRS deals, Dan: Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade* Škoda UK - Octavia vRS now available with free equipment upgrade* It doesn't actually matter to you, as you have already ordered and given deposit and the previous offer was "soft extended" for pipeline orders at the end of May anyway. (ie as long as you had ordered by 30th June you get until 30th September to register - easily enough time to get any factory order) Check out this thread: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-o...support/81101/ RANGE OVERVIEW DEALS: Škoda UK - Current Åkoda Octavia offers __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI* Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 03-07-2007 at 23:25.

03-07-2007, 23:25	#10
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Cheers for that. Regarding the dates on your sig, did the dealer provide them all at key points in the time line? Despite ordering the vRS and putting a £500 deposit down on May 17th I have still not been told anything and it's SUPPOSED to be built this week. And to top it all, the lease company has "lost" my L&K __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

03-07-2007, 23:48	#11
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia vRS PD195 Estate Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Yes. It does help I have dealt with the Sales Manager throughout the process (and it is in their interest to chase me to sign up/register before end of June to get their bonuses) 7th May - Ordered (deposit placed) 17th May - Build dates (week 24) confirmed 15th June - Advised built 11th June (actually 13th June 2007 according to VIN decoder - but maybe build start/finish) and left factory 14th June 25th June - Advised at port of entry. offered 8 registration numbers to choose from 26th June - Requested me to get Skoda 7 day cover to tax/register before end of June (for quaterly figures). Requested to sign off "confirmation of registration" 28th June - Advised assigned reg on dealership system on 27th June. advised port of entry was Grimsby and the floods had delayed transporters in the region and there was a back log. hence handover would be July. Advised no known audio issues (Stream MP3) - 2nd July - Advised vehicle taxed and registered as new vehicle with DVLA (12months + 1 week tax) on 30th June. Advised transportation fax received with dealership ETA 3rd July 3rd July - Sales Manager away so no update today. 4th July - confim my car is there and is being prep'd (PDI+Eibachs)? 5th July - Handover? Sorry to hear about your Laurin&Klement __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!) Last edited by VRS195; 03-07-2007 at 23:57.

04-07-2007, 00:37	#12
Mr Grumpy I'm back... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On bail... Posts: 4,673 Members Car: Office chair..... Thanks: 8 Thanked 159 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Hence why I nearly bought a new Octavia vRS combi last week....... An ex-demo in 6 months would be nice __________________ S50 VRS Number Plate for sale..ffs someone must want it....

04-07-2007, 08:38	#14
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 117 Members Car: L&K 2.0 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Silly question, what freebies would you get with a L&K if any ?

04-07-2007, 08:51	#16
cj_uk Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 117 Members Car: L&K 2.0 TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade Now a VRS with the spec of the L&K extras would be different

04-07-2007, 09:22	#17
NeilS Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South East Berkshire Posts: 85 Members Car: Octavia vRS TFSi Estate Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade There's over £3,000 off some vRS's here which is a deal you wouldn't get at your local friendly Skoda dealer News: New Octavias at up to £3,155 Off

04-07-2007, 09:36	#19
VRS195 Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 806 Members Car: Octavia vRS PD195 Estate Thanks: 3 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade My dealer supplied vRS PD170 Combi in the same spec was £16,995 + £300 for paint (£17,295) aswell. Plus still gets 5.1% fins and FREE SERVICING (but then I went mad and spent another £3,600 RRP on the basis that they would give me a discount on the extras of 13% - whoops!) __________________ Black Pearl vRS 204PD COMBI Factory Options: ALL (bar the front parking sensors and anti-whiplash head restraints!)

10-07-2007, 17:43	#20
lfc4me Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 24 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Octy free spec upgrade It would seem this deal has permeated through to the brokers as well with DTD offering a tasty £3k off a 2.0 Elegance Diesel Estate. Very very tempting.

10-07-2007, 19:05	#22
s3akr Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colchester, Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Leon FR TDI 150 (Revo'd) + Octavia II VRS on order Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade I just paid £16600 from a Skoda dealer for my VRS (delivered last Friday) and it was a 2008 model with added rear parking sensors. Also got the deal on the finance and free bits (18" wheels etc). I ordered mid June and got the car on 6/7/07. Fair enough its not the estate but still a good deal direct from the dealership IMHO. He told me that the deals are there if you push hard enough. Also he told me that a number of dealers ordered the Octavia Classic models before they were told about the free upgrades so anyone who wanted a classic could get one well cheap I reckon. __________________ PREVIOUS VW GROUP MOTORS :- 2001 Audi S3 (Revo, N75J, Samco Hoses, Forge DV006), Golf V5 (170bhp), MkII Golf GTi 8v. CURRENT CARS :- Octavia VRs TFSi - 18", dual zone climate, coolbox/armrest, rear parking sensors. VRSTU Cruise, Maxidot and Bluetooth - need FSD's/Revo/Quickshift/Intake. Leon FR TDi 150 (Revo, Allards clutch plate, 18" RS6's).

10-07-2007, 19:32	#24
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: Octy free spec upgrade The free equipment upgrade has been officially extended. I got my vRS TDI hatch in race blue with xenons, cruise, 2Zone, jumbo box, maxidot, curtain airbags, active head restraints, 18" alloys, parking sensors auto dim/auto lights/rain sensor and heated seats for £19875 OTR with 3 years servicing and 5.1% APR. I walked away quite happy with that __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

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